Adjectives Describing Sensory Experiences - Adjectives of Temperature

These adjectives describe the relative warmth or coolness of objects or environments, conveying attributes such as "hot", "warm", "cold", "freezing", etc.

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freezing

[Adjective]

regarding extremely cold temperatures, typically below the freezing point of water

Ex: The streets were icy and treacherous during the freezing rain .

frozen

[Adjective]

turned into ice because of cold weather

Ex: The frozen pipes burst due to the extreme cold .

chilly

[Adjective]

cold in an unpleasant or uncomfortable way

Ex: A chilly breeze swept through the empty streets .

frigid

[Adjective]

extremely cold in temperature, often causing discomfort or numbness

Ex: The frigid wind cut through their jackets , sending shivers down their spines .

cold

[Adjective]

having a temperature lower than the human body's average temperature

Ex: The ice cubes made the drink refreshingly cold.

cool

[Adjective]

having a pleasantly mild, low temperature

Ex: They relaxed in the cool shade of the trees during the picnic .

warm

[Adjective]

having a temperature that is high but not hot, especially in a way that is pleasant

Ex: They enjoyed a warm summer evening around the campfire .

heated

[Adjective]

having a condition of high temperature, often causing discomfort or requiring cooling measures

Ex: The heated metal of the car seat burned her thighs when she sat down .

hot

[Adjective]

having a higher than normal temperature

Ex: The soup was too hot to eat right away .

scorching

[Adjective]

(of weather or temperature) extremely hot, causing intense heat and discomfort

Ex: The scorching air made it difficult to breathe, even in the shade.

sweltering

[Adjective]

extremely hot and uncomfortable, often causing sweating

Ex: The sweltering afternoon sun beat down relentlessly.

blistering

[Adjective]

regarding extremely hot temperatures, often causing discomfort or injury

Ex: The blistering weather prompted many to stay indoors with air conditioning.

roasting

[Adjective]

regarding extremely hot temperatures, often causing discomfort or sweating

Ex: The roasting weather prompted many to cool off in swimming pools or at the beach.

boiling

[Adjective]

having an intense, almost unbearable heat

Ex: Tourists carried water bottles to stay hydrated in the boiling sun.

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Adjectives Describing Sensory Experiences - Adjectives of Temperature